Yes, I totally agree. The song is about doing what you like and not comforming to society's roles. Of course, originally the song was in the first person

I'd definitely agree with Two Ravens, I love that song because it's about a woman not conforming and making her own choices.

While some songs have lyrics that don't associate themselves instinctively with weddings, I think musical choice is a personal thing and the lyrics aren't always the most important thing to the couple.

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And we should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once.

Kneel down ye sinners, toStreetwise religionGreed's been crowned the new KingHollywood's dream teensYesterday's trash queensSave the blessings for the final ring-AMEN

Take a ride on the wild sideWild side

I carry my crucifixUnder my death listForward my mail to me in hellLiars and the martyrsLost faith in The FatherLong lost in the wishing well

etc.

That is how "Wild Side" starts off. I know someone who used it as the song the wedding party processional when they entered the reception hall. It was a bit odd to hear Motley Crue singing about Papa being found dead with his best friend's wife, especially while her teenaged daughter entered the hall. Not wrong ... but definitely a bit odd.

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It's alright, man. I'm only bleeding, man. Stay hungry, stay free, and do the best you can. ~Gaslight Anthem

Yes, I totally agree. The song is about doing what you like and not comforming to society's roles. Of course, originally the song was in the first person

I'd definitely agree with Two Ravens, I love that song because it's about a woman not conforming and making her own choices.

I agree with this. I wouldn't have a problem with The Lady is a Tramp. It's about why people call her a tramp (for not conforming), not that she is one. According to Wikipedia, it is a "sophisticated and witty spoof of New York high society."

She gets too hungry for dinner at eightShe loves the theater, but never comes lateShe never bothers with people she hatesThat's why the lady is a tramp

It makes me think of a strong, independent woman, not a floozy.

Edited: Yes, it does refer to women as "broads." What do you want for a song written in 1937?

I agree with the LW's other songs, though.

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I say cut through the middle man and have a song that will leave no doubt with any one at a wedding reception as to its appropriateness, or should I say, inappropriateness, hee. Such as Elvis' Hound Dog, Paula Abdul's Cold Hearted Snake, or Bonnie Raitt's Have a Heart (any song that begins with "Hey, shut up" is worth considering ).

I say cut through the middle man and have a song that will leave no doubt with any one at a wedding reception as to its appropriateness, or should I say, inappropriateness, hee. Such as Elvis' Hound Dog, Paula Abdul's Cold Hearted Snake, or Bonnie Raitt's Have a Heart (any song that begins with "Hey, shut up" is worth considering ).

"Sister Golden Hair" by America. It's about a man who doesn't show up to his own wedding because he is depressed about an old girlfriend . . . someone who he hasn't bothered to contact in a long time. So he tracks her down, shows up on her doorstep, and says that since he has confessed that he is still thinking about her (although he hasn't made it easy for her to find him), won't she meet him halfway by providing a little scrabble? Oh, and while he isn't ready to get married, "the woman" he jilted is sometimes somebody he would consider a friend.

The only worse choice I can think of that isn't actually obscene is "This One Goes Out to the One I Love" by R.E.M.

We had The Killer's version of Romeo and Juliet as part of our frist dance which isn't really appropiate but we love the song and it's kind of romantic It did get edited together with In These Arms by Bon Jovi which is fine and Blame it on the Boogie by the Jackson 5 which isn't

I say cut through the middle man and have a song that will leave no doubt with any one at a wedding reception as to its appropriateness, or should I say, inappropriateness, hee. Such as Elvis' Hound Dog, Paula Abdul's Cold Hearted Snake, or Bonnie Raitt's Have a Heart (any song that begins with "Hey, shut up" is worth considering ).

I suppose Hit The Road, Jack would be a bad choice...

Macarena- the girl who's cheating on her BF and sleeping around...

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If wisdom’s ways you wisely seek,Five things observe with care,To whom you speak,Of whom you speak,And how, and when, and where.Caroline Lake Ingalls

I was astonished that Sting's 'Every Breath You Take' wasn't on the list.

For a while it was a very popular wedding song, and Sting himself was amazed by this. Not only is it a post break-up song, it's about a stalker!

That one bugs me. I am 100% fine with it if you know that it is an odd song choice but just like it or it has special meaning, but just hearing parts of it and deciding it sounds nice while ignoring the actual lyrics just makes you look bad even if it should be a minor thing

They played that recent cover of song over the intercom at my high school when a girl died . Everyone was crying, and all I could think was "This tragedy is being associated with a song about stalkers because some teenaged girls only heard 'I'll be watching you". They were grieving an 15, but my mom (who works at my old HS) and I could not understand why an adult didn't pick up on it and let them know they may want to pick something else